Brad Furman’s The Infiltrator sells to Board Green Pictures

Board Green Pictures has bought the rights to Brad Furman’s The Infiltrator. The news was announced by BGP on Thursday. The movie stars Bryan Cranston who will be seen essaying the role of an undercover customs agent and becomes an integral part of a drug mafia.

The film is the big screen adaptation of Robert Mazur’s autobiography. The movie also features Diane Kruger, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt and Oscar nominee Amy Ryan. Based on the true story of an undercover agent, the film tells the tale of one of history’s largest and most elaborate undercover operation. “I’m thrilled to be partnering with Broad Green Pictures. This project was truly a labor of love for all involved, and I can’t wait for Broad Green, whose passion for film is unparalleled, to bring ‘The Infiltrator’ to a wide audience”, said director Brad Furman.

“Brad Furman is a major talent who has brought an exciting and intense piece of U.S history to screen. We are eager to work with the filmmakers and cast to make sure their vision is realized for the release of this film”, BGP’s Gabriel Hammond and Daniel Hammond said in a joint statement. “We are so proud of this movie and could not be happier to be partnering with the brilliant team at Broad Green Pictures, whose passion and commitment to excellence will ensure this extraordinary real-life thriller reaches and excites the broadest of U.S. audiences,” added Segal.